Little Black Girl Lost 3
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Little Black Girl Lost 3
Keith Lee Johnson
Manufacturer: Urban Books
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Story.......2007-08-10

You have to read books,1&2.A nice collection to have. I'm glad that they ended the story with a true ending.

5 out of 5 stars Little Black Girl Lost 1,2,3.......2007-07-31

WOW!!! I can't say this enough WOW. I have never in my wildest dreams thought that I could find a book that is captivating. I truly enjoyed these books from start to finish. I screamed out loud, laughed, cried, and was even shocked by some of the things that were happening in Johnnie's life. I would just like to congradulate Mr. J. on a fantastic journey. He has truly changed my life as a reader. This comment may sound corny, but if you haven't read these books yet you are missing out! PlEASE pick these up.. You won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Ending To A Wonderful Threequil.......2007-07-19

This novel is a must read. Warning...Reading the first two novels is a must to gather into the lives of Johnnie and Lucas. You will be glued to the pages with anticipation as this threequil unfolds into a dramatic ending. Keith Lee Johnson has definitely won me over as a reader by giving us, as readers, what we desire...a perfect ending. Grab a comfortable spot, because you will not be able to move once you begin reading. Great job Mr. Johnson, I am now a true fan of yours!

5 out of 5 stars Great Finish.......2007-05-17

This books was great, just like the last two. I was a little surprised with some of the twists and turns but never disappointed. Mr. Johnson did a great job in tying up Johnnie's story, that young lady really "lived" her life to the fullest. I loved all three books and have recommended and passed them on to all of my friends. Great story & so different from the norm. These three books are a must have. I will definately read Johnnie's story all over again....

5 out of 5 stars Fantasticcccccccccccccccccccccccc.......2007-04-11

I one word, EXCELLENT. Get 1 and 2 so you can see how this young lady went from rags to riches the hard way. Mr. Johnson has a winner.
Little Black Girl Lost 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Little Black Girl Lost 2
Keith Lee Johnson
Manufacturer: Urban Books
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ASIN: 1893196399

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After his blockbuster success of Little Black Girl Lost, Keith Lee Johnson takes us back to 1950's New Orleans, into the world of betrayal, envy, lust, and murder, where everyone has ulterior motives. Little Girl Lost left you in shock right up to the very end with its revealing truths of the world of Johnnie Wise, a 15-year-old girl, who was being pursued by ruthless crime boss, Napoleon Bentley, who will stop at nothing to have this young beauty.

Little Black Girl Lost II, begins as we find Johnnie in bed, and even though there is a thunderstorm directly over her Ashland Estates home, she is sleeping soundly for the first time since the murder of Richard Goode (her mother's killer), and the subsequent riots. However, during her waking hours, Napoleon Bentley enters her mind more often than she'd care to admit. She wants him to bed her again, but she loves Lucas Matthews, her boyfriend. Or is he?

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Sequil.......2007-06-06

Before reading this book, it is important to read Little Black Girl Lost (1). Johhnie Wise has gotten wiser and is making her life hers. Continue the journey with her as Keith Lee Johnson captivates you with the ongoing trials of this young lady. The additional characters are a plus to this book. Caution....don't start without having Little Black Girl Lost 3 at your fingertips.

5 out of 5 stars readaholic .......2007-04-03

Little Black Girl lost 2 was more inspiring and easier to follow after getting to know the characters in the first novel. It was inspiring to know the residents of Ashland Estates, but they too were trapped in a fable.

The novel was very well written and straight to the point. I really enjoyed it. I also like the fact that the author came out of the writing box and just wrote the story. I am not a fan of fluff.


5 out of 5 stars LOVE ITT.....2........2007-03-24

As always i really enjoy this book another job well done i say tell you one thang? MS.Johnnie Wise was a hellva strong young LADY from the N.O.504 what eles can i say.....i'am now reading L.B.G.L3 and again its a good ONE..

5 out of 5 stars Great Follow-up.......2007-03-24

Great follow-up to book 1. This author does not disapoint. Left you anticipating book 3.

3 out of 5 stars O.K........2007-02-02

This one was o.k. I thought the first one was better. Hopefully the next one will be good.
Little Black Girl Lost
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Little Black Girl Lost
Keith Lee Johnson
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ASIN: 0974702552

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Johnnie Wise was just fifteen years old when her mother sold her virginity to an unscrupulous white insurance man named Earl Shamus. Stunningly beautiful, with long naturally wavy black hair, she possessed the voluptuous body of a thirty-year-old woman. Her skin was the color of brown sugar. Johnnie had heard about Earl Shamus and his escapades among the poor black women in New Orleans. But what she didn't know was that Shamus had quietly made several of the girls in their neighborhood his reluctant concubines when their youthful bodies ripened—she was next.

Enter 1950's New Orleans, a world of betrayal, envy, lust and murder, where everyone has ulterior motives. Take a peek at Johnnie Wise, a 15-year-old girl, being pursued by ruthless crime boss, Napoleon Bentley, who will stop at nothing to have this young beauty. Little Girl Lost will shock you right up to the very end with its revealing truths.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Interesting .......2007-08-16

This book was very interesting, I finished it in two days! I just have one question, what happened to Earl? After the riot his business had to pay out for all the insurance claims and eventhough his wife paid Johnnie to stay away from her husband; could Earl live without seeing Johnnie? I can't wait to read the sequel!

5 out of 5 stars Captures 1950's New Oreleans.......2007-08-11

This book, which takes place in 1950's New Orleans, is a real page turner. It keeps you wanting to know what happens next. Be warned, however, there is a lot of R-rated situations and descriptions in this book.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Start of a Beautiful Series.......2007-06-06

I have to admit this has to be one of the best of the beginning of a series I have ever read. The title has nothing on the actual contents of the book. Take a journey with Johnnie Wise and all the other characters of this touching series. Keith Lee Johnson will keep you captivated on the book until the last word is read. Caution....don't start without having Little Black Girl Lost 2 and Little Black Girl Lost 3 at your fingertips.

3 out of 5 stars Not what I thought...........2007-05-09

101 people before me have already told you "about" this novel so I'll keep mine short. This book was just ok for me, but ok enough for me to want to read #2 to find out what happens. Maybe (I hope) it's better than this one.

3 out of 5 stars readaholic.......2007-04-03

I enjoyed this novel. Although Johnny may have had more opportunities I believe that it was hard for her to find them. It feels like you're doomed when the one person in your life whom you believe you can depend on lets you down when you're an adult. I can only imagine what Johnny felt like when it happened to her. This along with what was going on in those times made it hard for many people to see the truth. Johnny is not out of the ordinary. I have to give her props for doing the best she knew how at such a young age.
Little Black Girl Lost
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      Keith Lee Johnson
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        Keith Lee Johnson
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        ASIN: 0739480162

        The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart counter display (Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery)
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • The Gentleman Burglar
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        • First Burglar Book and probably my last
        • Bernie Plays Bogie in Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon!
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        The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart counter display (Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery)
        Lawrence Block
        Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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        ASIN: 0525940162

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars The Gentleman Burglar.......2007-08-27

        This is one of the best of Lawrence Block's gentleman burglar series. A delightful read

        4 out of 5 stars Witty and Engaging.......2007-03-11

        I've enjoyed Lawrence Block's writing style for some time, and liked this story greatly. It is very, very helpful to be familiar with the movies of Humphrey Bogart in order to get the most out of this yarn.

        The book sort of parodies itself, in a real way. The writing is self-referencing and ironic. Perhaps its most attractive feature, though, is the reader being led to empathize, if not sympathize, with the intrinsic rewards of being a burglar, coupled with a sense that you can get results by operating outside the law which people constrained by legality otherwise would have to suffer through patiently. The descriptions are great, and the characters deliberately overdrawn and exaggerated to make a point.

        Very, very enjoyable stuff.

        3 out of 5 stars First Burglar Book and probably my last.......2004-06-16

        Knowing the writer's very good reputation and popularity as a mystery writer was probably a disadvantage in reading this book. This book was a dissapointment. I soon tired of the device of weaving the Bogart film festival into the far-fetched mystery. Glad when I got to the end. No more Burglar books.

        5 out of 5 stars Bernie Plays Bogie in Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon!.......2003-05-12

        Lawrence Block is one of our most talented mystery authors. In the Bernie Rhodenbarr series he explores how an ordinary, but intelligent, "honest" person might go about pursuing a life of crime as a fastidious and talented burglar who isn't proud of what he does, doesn't like to hang out with criminals, and really gets a big thrill out of breaking and entering . . . and removing valuables. As you can see, there's a sitcom set-up to provide lots of humor. But the humor works well in part because Mr. Block is able to put the reader in the Bernie's shoes while he breaks, enters and steals . . . and evades the long arm of the law. To balance the "honest" burglar is an array of "dishonest" and equally easy-money loving cops. As a result, you're in a funny moral never-never land while your stomach tightens and your arm muscles twitch as tension builds. To make matters even more topsy-turvy, Bernie at some point in every story turns into an investigator who must figure out "who-dun-it" for some crime that he personally didn't do. It's almost like one of those "mystery at home" games where the victim comes back as the police investigator, playing two roles. Very nice!

        So much for explaining the concept of the series. The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart is the seventh book in the series. I strongly suggest that you begin the series by reading Burglars Can't Be Choosers and follow it up with The Burglar in the Closet, The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza, The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling, The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian and The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams. Each story in the series adds information and characters in a way that will reduce your pleasure of the others if read out of order. Although, I originally read them out of order and liked them well enough. I'm rereading them now in order, and like it much better this way. The Burglar in the Library comes next in the series.

        The series, always comical and satirical, takes a new turn in The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart. The spoof expands to the detective/thriller genre in general. I found this change to be a welcome and charming one. Anyone who is a Bogart fan will appreciate the many references to Bogart movies and famous lines in them.

        My fascination with Bogart began when I was a freshman in college, and a local theater offered a Bogart festival every semester . . . just when students were supposed to be catching up on their reading and getting ready for final exams. For eight semesters, I spent many happy hours seeing the same Bogart movies . . . over and over again. As Bernie spends three weeks at the movies in this book, I felt like I was back in college again watching him.

        Hugo Candlemas comes to Bernie's Barnegat Books and mentions that they have a friend in common, Abel Crowe, a fence who appeared in The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza. They arrange to meet later at Hugo's apartment, where Bernie agrees to lift a portfolio from a desk in another apartment for a minimum of $5,000. The actual caper reprises with slight variations some of the highlights of earlier novels in the series like The Burglar in the Closet and The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian. The story is set against a backdrop of Bernie falling in love with the beautiful and mysterious Ilona, whom he meets every night to watch two Bogart films, share a tub of popcorn, hold hands and then part in separate cabs. The Ilona thread of the story builds off of Casablanca. After Bernie fails to get secure the portfolio, mysterious strangers begin appearing, making offers for the item. This part of the story builds from some of the base of The Maltese Falcon. Watch for Wilmer in a close reference. Throughout, Bernie finds himself drawn to living the role of the classic Bogart hero, uncaring on the surface . . . but with a heart of gold and the mind of an idealist.

        You are not supposed to take this mystery and story too seriously, but it does have a nice "dying clue" element that will intrigue many hard core mystery buffs.

        The theme of this book focuses on what is valuable and what is not. Mr. Block comes down soundly on the side of friends, loyalty and love over mere physical possessions. It's his best critique yet of our obsessions with material goods and so-called wealth. After you enjoy this wonderful book, ask yourself where you could have a richer life by putting people ahead of possessions.

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        4 out of 5 stars Play it again, Bear-naaard.......2002-09-25

        If you want a light-hearted mystery full of intellectual stimulation, check out the burglar series. This excellent addition puts our hero into an Eastern European conspiracy to re-carve maps that might not have been settled right after World War I. Bernie is never seriously in danger, and the police are not about to arrest him, but nevertheless, he feels compelled to solve the puzzle, if only for the sake of the the mysterious Ilona. Bernie assembles the suspects into his bookstore for a showdown reminiscent of Nero Wolfe in his top form.
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          Lawrence Block
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          The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart (A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery)
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              Lawrence Block
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                The Ruin (Forgotten Realms: Year of Rogue Dragons, Book 3)
                Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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                The Ruin (Forgotten Realms: Year of Rogue Dragons, Book 3)
                Richard Lee Byers
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                Release Date: 2006-05-09

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                The climactic conclusion of The Year of Rogue Dragons! Madness takes hold, Sammaster draws closer to victory, and forgotten secrets are revealed at last. Dorn and the rogue dragons will have to find the source of a millennia-old curse, then find some way to destroy it, before the Rage overcomes the world.

                Customer Reviews:

                2 out of 5 stars A fitting conclusion of a disappointing trilogy.......2007-04-08

                "The Ruin" is the last novel in the "Year of the Rogue Dragons" trilogy by Richard Lee Byers. The trilogy was a disappointment so far, and this book follows that trend.

                I won't berate much about this book, since it generally follows the line of previous installments. Very action oriented, with no intrigue, mystery or realmslore whatsoever. There are fewer battles in this one, to be honest, but even that is way too much for my liking. The novel culminates, of course, with a 60 page battle on the end. I didn't expect anything less.

                The series as a whole, as I said, is a very weak piece of FR literature. What you won't find in these books is details about Cult of the Dragon, any intrigue or plot twists. You'll get only plenty, and I mean PLENTY, of dead dragons, of all kinds and colors. I'm a gamer, and I confess I've never heard of half of the dragons that appear in this books. I just can't imagine how hard and confusing would reading of these novels be for someone who doesn't play the game. At moments I had a feeling that this trilogy is nothing more that a huge advertisement for some WotC D&D supplements. The problem with the battles in this book, besides their sheer quantity, is their repetitiveness. You've read one, you've read them all. I had a feeling the author was in serious creative crisis while writing these books.

                All in all, a bad set of novels. A grand idea that went awfully bad. If you like your books with much muscle and no brains, then this is the trilogy for you. Otherwise, avoid it. If you want some nice dragon stories, check out the two anthologies published alongside this trilogy, Realms of the Dragons II: A Forgotten Realms Anthologyand Realms of the Dragons (Forgotten Realms Anthology). Some very good stories in both of those books.

                5 out of 5 stars I liked it.......2007-03-25

                Hey what can I say; I like books about dragons. I like Byers writing style as well, so this book/ series just did it for me.

                4 out of 5 stars good plot.......2007-01-11

                i liked this story it was very well written
                it was exciting the villans were memorable
                avery good read

                1 out of 5 stars Horribly dull.......2006-08-19

                Like a previous review said this book was very poorly written for the quality of author Mr. Byers is. I was looking forward to this book for quite some time and I have to say I'm very disappointed. The plot was fine but the tone of the story was so....lackluster I guess... that I couldn't stay interested in it for more than a few sentences. I must say that I am a die hard Forgotten Realms fan and that's the only thing that enabled me to finish this book. The very talented Richard Lee Byers usually does superb work but this one was left wanting. Frankly, the characters sucked, the tone of the story and the way it was told sucked and it really could have been told better.

                I put this on par with those horribly written excuses for literature that come from the Eberron line. This is the first Forgotten Realms book that has left me really disappointed in quite a few years (since the Pools of Darkness line). As much as I love the realms I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone and that kind of makes me sad because I've recommended the realms to hundreds of readers who've instantly fallen in love.

                2 out of 5 stars Two and a Half Stars Rounded Down.......2006-06-15

                This conclusion to the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy was hamstrung from the every beginning with the lackluster plot and tone set by its predecessors. As the first two books in the series didn't exactly blow us away, I cannot say that The Ruin singlehandedly ruined the series, but it definitely left MUCH more to be desired. The Ruin made me so disinterested that only my status as a hardcore Forgotten Realms fan enabled me to truck through this book after several weeks and several sittings. This once promising story is so devoid of any excitement, richness and character, I couldn't care less, with the exception of Pavel the priest, what happened to each and every personage. I could think of a lot of things, a rock for example, I could better empathize with. The author just seemed to randomly generate a band of 7 wildly dissimilar yet completely bland adventurers (a half-golem, song dragon, human priest, winged elf, halfing, ice dwarf, and a pseudodragon) and have them quest AND survive against humorously impossible odds. There is zero connection to them and the Forgotten Realms universe; the author might've well as written "abracadabra" and then have 7 adventurers appear out of nowhere to do battle with dragons. Cursory and transparent attempts were made at character development such as the love affair between the Dorn the half-golem and the Kara the song dragon (!?!?) but it is painfully obvious that this was nothing more than a page filler until the next gigantic battle. The redeeming qualities? It is a grandiose journey through a large breath of Faerun that includes Sammaster and Iyraclea and has plenty of varied and frenetic action albeit ill-conceived.

                Needless to say, I expected more out of the talented Mr. Byers.

                Dragon Hunter, Book 3
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                      Conquering the Beast Within: How I Fought Depression and Won . . . and How You Can, Too
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                      ASIN: 0812932471
                      Release Date: 1999-09-08

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                      "In our minds stalks a beast... a cruel, mean and wicked beast." So begins Cait Irwin's gentle guide to conquering depression--a book she began as a young teenager after being hospitalized for suicidal tendencies. Writing the book was part of her healing process, and she hopes reading the book will help others regain their mental health.

                      Irwin tells her story of how the "beast" of depression gradually took over her life, accompanying simple yet eloquent text with her own comic-style drawings. These honest sketches, packed with feeling (and surprisingly, humor), in combination with her frank account--set in type resembling handwriting--lend to the sense that Irwin is letting us read her journal. We witness how hard the struggle was for her, through psychological symptoms such as paranoia, frustration, and stress, and the physical manifestations of lack of appetite, blurriness of vision, and exhaustion. But we also see how she climbed out of the pit--the snarling beast first leashed, then muzzled, then reduced to a tiny speck--with the help of her family, doctors, and carefully calibrated medication. Irwin may be young and she may not have a medical degree, but she offers depressed readers something extremely valuable: the wisdom and compassion that comes with experience. --Brangien Davis

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                      For anyone in the clutches of the frightening beast that is depression, this book can help. In vivid words and images, Cait Irwin shares her own compelling story: how she struggled with clinical depression at age fourteen, was hospitalized, sought therapy, found the right medication, and successfully made the long, arduous climb back to good health. This powerful volume shares an inspirational message with all who are waging their own battles with depression: There is a way out.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars Get this book!.......2006-03-03

                      I believe I have purchased over 10 copies of this book and given them all away. This book provide wonderful insight on how depression affects you. Cait's artwork has helped many teens and adults identify with depression. Buy and it and share it.

                      4 out of 5 stars Well illustrated and good insights.......2003-05-30

                      Irwin's "Conquering the Beast" features some very nice illustrations but a few appear as if she drew them within minutes. Her advice and commentary on depression are indeed accurate and helpful. Still, Irwin and others who have experienced depression must recognize that anti-depressants do not really "conquer" depression. Although they certainly are a miracle, anti-depressants control and subside the symptoms. One hasn't really "conquered" this horror of an illness until the roots of the illness are finally gone. Nevertheless, I would buy or give this book to any teenager struggling with depression, or even family members of a depressed teen. Often those closest to the patient know little about this illness.

                      5 out of 5 stars Conquering The Beast Within.......2001-09-05

                      The words in this book could have been taken out of my heart. My eyes widened as I read because these were my exact feelings. I am way, way past my teen years but what Cait wrote about is what I have lived through the past years. Cait, you have given us a gift with this book. The next time I see my psychiatrist I will give him this book so he can better understand. The pages say what I could never express.

                      2 out of 5 stars Therapeutic for the author, but too fluffy for the reader.......2000-08-14

                      The author wrote this booklet and drew the illustrations to help her work through her depression. I'm glad it helped her, but I found it to be an extremely thin and repetitious "don't give up." That's an important message for people suffering through depression, but I found no insights worth holding on to.

                      5 out of 5 stars The Grail for Peer Counselors.......2000-06-28

                      Ms. Irwin's book definitely is not a technical guide to depression with all its "sub-types," but the diary-like style without a doubt makes the reader connect with her struggle with and eventual victory over the terrors of depression. The book is useful for all ages, as the illustrations draw in the attention of any audience: child, adolescent, or adult. The very personal and individualistic nature of her writing as well as the blunt honesty of her family members who share their thoughts at the end convinces one of her earnesty and commitment. True, it may not give you specific information that a more technical work might contain, but the emotional comfort the book provides more than makes up for it, at the very least as a supplement to those requiring facts or to those who need an immediate "anchor" to sustain hope. The extensive and thorough list of mental health resources at the very end (complete with web addresses for those who are too shy for direct, personal contact) is an invaluable component of the book and supercedes any other list that I've seen in other works concerning mental health.

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